Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
acuminatum
ID:
340398

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 270 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339730

Common Names

  • Acuminatum Aneilema
  • Acuminatum Wild Ginger
  • Wild Ginger Aneilema

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Synonyms

  • Aneilema laxum R.Br. [unknown]
  • Aneilema papuanum Warb. [unknown]
  • Commelina acuminata Poir. [unknown]
  • Commelina brownii A.Dietr. [illegitimate]
  • Commelina laxa Poir. [unknown]
  • Commelina paniculata Sol. ex C.B.Clarke [illegitimate]
  • Commelina tenuis Roth [unknown]
  • Aneilema acuminatum marginatum C.Moore & Betche [unknown]

Description

Aneilema acuminatum (also called Acuminatum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Commelinaceae family. It is a small, herbaceous plant with a rosette of lance-shaped leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aneilema acuminatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, rheumatism, and urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aneilema acuminatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aneilema acuminatum is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by seed.

Where to Find Aneilema acuminatum

Aneilema acuminatum can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Aneilema acuminatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aneilema acuminatum?

Aneilema acuminatum

What is the common name of Aneilema acuminatum?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Aneilema acuminatum?

Found in wet forests in Central America

Species in the Aneilema genus

Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense, Aneilema lanceolatum, Aneilema leiocaule, Aneilema longicapsum, Aneilema longirrhizum, Aneilema macrorrhizum, Aneilema mortonii, Aneilema neocaledonicum, Aneilema nicholsonii, Aneilema nyasense, Aneilema obbiadense, Aneilema paludosum, Aneilema pedunculosum, Aneilema petersii, Aneilema plagiocapsum, Aneilema pomeridianum, Aneilema pusillum, Aneilema recurvatum, Aneilema rendlei, Aneilema richardsiae, Aneilema schlechteri, Aneilema sclerocarpum, Aneilema sebitense, Aneilema setiferum, Aneilema siliculosum,

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-219960: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.